batting average

Example Sentences

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It’s another to hit for a low batting average with 50 homers, a feat that Murakami is well on his way to accomplishing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Not a bad batting average, but with apologies to Mickey, no exceptions are allowed when it comes to rodent infestation and food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Teams built their rosters while relying on rudimentary statistics like batting average and runs batted in for hitters and win-loss record for pitchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Over four games during this year’s tournament, Ohtani led Japan with a .462 batting average, three home runs and seven RBI in 13 at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

That was one of his dad’s favorite expressions, and right now Chet was batting average at everything.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly